Showing results for: networking
Reaching Out to Former Colleagues During Your Career Search
As part of a career search, you will obviously try to reach out to former colleagues. Recently, I was contacted by someone I had not heard from in over 20 years. We had worked in the Washington DC area in the mid-eighties in completely different fields and had both left DC for a … more
Security Cleared Job Seekers: Remember HAM Principle on Social Networks
Honesty, accuracy and mitigation. This trio makes up the "HAM" principles which, according to FederalTimes.com's Greg Rinkey, security cleared individuals need to adhere to when participating in social networks: "If you hold a security clearance or if you ever want to apply for o… more
Career Change: Words from the Frontline
It was brought to our attention a great piece posted on LinkedIn by Steve Yousten on what Steve himself was doing as part of his career change. Steve's professional transition and challenges are not unlike many of challenges facing our own cleared jobs seekers. Learn about Stev… more
“Ask Patra!” Column … Edition #006
Each week, Patra Frame, a frequent presenter at the Cleared Job Fairs will answer a job seekers question. These are questions that are either asked at the Cleared Job Fairs or sent into Patra. The questions can range from job searching, interviewing, or career strategy. This week… more
“Ask Patra!” Column … Edition #005
Each week, Patra Frame, a frequent presenter at the Cleared Job Fairs will answer a job seekers question. These are questions that are either asked at the Cleared Job Fairs or sent into Patra. The questions can range from job searching, interviewing, or career strategy. This week… more